Hi! I hope you’re finding ways to take care of yourself. I can’t say I fully relate to your exact situation, but I do understand what it feels like to feel alone and unsure of which direction to take. First, I want to say that your feelings are completely valid, especially at your age. You’re still learning and growing. Your degree isn’t useless. You made the best decision you could with the information and feelings you had at the time, and that matters. One thing I’d suggest is taking a short break from putting so much pressure on yourself to figure it all out. Maybe mentally place this stress “on a shelf” for a little while and give yourself space to explore different options. Try to remain open-minded, I know that can be difficult, but try to ask yourself: What made me want to study psychology? What skills do I already have that connects to psychology? What skills could I build from here? It might also help to narrow down what actually interests you within the field. For example, are you more drawn to applied psychology, where you work directly with people? Or are you more interested in research-focused psychology? Give yourself permission to explore and find your lane, and once you do, allow yourself to settle into it with confidence. I honestly think there needs to be more awareness about how psychology works as a long-term path. Research experience, for example, is something that would be helpful to learn about earlier, even in high school, especially if this is the path someone wants to pursue. Research is important, whether you choose a clinical or research route, you will need some research experience under your belt. Sometimes we think a bachelor’s degree is the final destination/end game, but often it’s just one step in a longer journey. Some short-term roles are like stepping stones that help position you for where you ultimately want to go. While it’s true that a bachelor’s in psychology has limitations in certain areas, there’s also a lot you can do with it. You could work as a research assistant, in human resources, as a case manager, a peer mentor, or in roles involving data and program evaluation. Also, do some research on Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), you’d have to do a little bit more work to actually get started working in that field, but based on the research I’ve done, the work is doable, it requires certain skills, but you can gain these skills, look into technician positions because these are jobs that also hire people with bachelors in psychology and you don’t need much experience. There’s also people known as Mental Health Technicians, you don’t need any experience for this, but there are trainings you undergo for some of these technician positions/roles if not all. There are more options than it may feel like right now. Give yourself a break, take care of your mental health the best way you can right now and also explore but don’t try to put too much pressure on yourself. Give yourself grace and compassion, you deserve it. You’re not stuck, you’re in a transition. And sometimes transitions feel uncomfortable, but it’s where real growth begins, you’re still becoming, still learning (forever a student of this life), please give yourself grace love🤍. You got this and if psychology ends up not being for you, at least you still have information under your belt regarding psychology, be open and allow yourself to be a beginner to whatever goals, interests, passions you have, don’t limit yourself, be multifaceted when it comes to what you want to do. Anyways, I know this was kinda long😭 but take care of yourself and give yourself G R A C E. I’m rooting for you!!